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Religious Liberty Leads the Way:
How Our First Freedom in the Constitution-Religious
Freedom-is Leading the Way for the Rest of the Nation as America
Continues to Reopen

Dear John,

With all the turmoil our country has endured in recent days, I just
want to briefly focus on a couple of reasons we can be encouraged and
hopeful as we move into the summer months.

First, as we continue to gain victories for the reopening of churches
and houses of worship across the country, a pattern is emerging that
proves a crucial point you and I have known all along: religious
freedom is the first freedom in the Constitution for a reason.

We are noticing that in many of the areas where we have won victories
for houses of worship...these victories have been quickly followed by
the reopening of local businesses.

This is proof that the Founding Fathers' vision for our nation,
though it has suffered a few bumps and bruises in the last few months,
is still intact. America's first freedom-religious
freedom-is still leading the way for all other freedoms.

The truth is, religious liberty has never been more relevant than
right now-and we're excited to be at the forefront of this
fight in such a critical moment for the future of our nation.

Watch Kelly Shackelford Explain Why Religious Liberty Leads the Way
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Second, as many of you know, the Supreme Court unexpectedly issued a
very anti-religious liberty ruling on a motion this past week. However,
there is a silver lining.

Because this is not an official "merits-based" decision,
but just a motion, there is little to no precedential value. Our major
victories during this pandemic still remain in place. And this
presents yet another significant opportunity for First Liberty.

Our goal is to be the first to get a true merits case before the
Supreme Court. This would clear up all confusion and solidify our
victories for religious freedom during a pandemic. So please be in
prayer for us, as we look for just the right case among the churches
that we represent to bring before the Supreme Court, and take on the
challenge of setting an important legal precedent.

Lastly, speaking of challenges, I want to remind you that we are
reaching the end of our fiscal year, which means that we need to meet
our budget goal by the end of June. And as you can imagine, in light
of recent events, our resources are being challenged like never
before.

To help us reach our goal, a few gracious supporters are offering a
$350,000 Challenge Grant-which means your donation can be worth
twice as much when you give right now!

Please consider joining the All In Challenge by giving today, and
helping us continue leading the fight for our nation's
foundational freedoms. We can't do it without you.

With your financial support, we will be able to finish the fiscal year
strong, and be ready to meet the new challenges in store for the rest
of 2020.

Let's keep advancing religious liberty together!

Yes, I will make a gift today!
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Gratefully, 
Kelly

Kelly Shackelford, Esq.
President, CEO & Chief Counsel
First Liberty Institute 

 



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